upgraded rooms and suites add sofabeds. featuring colorful accents, the relaxed rooms have wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. opposite sloan park baseball stadium, this informal hotel is a mile from state route 202l, and 4 miles from both the mesa convention center and the arizona museum of natural history. breakfast and parking are available. there's a casual restaurant/bar and an airy lobby lounge, as well as an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour gym. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 17 min
Golfland Sunsplash (11 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. Hole in the Rock (13 min) Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion. Mesa Arts Center (11 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Papago Park (15 min) Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation. Camelback Mountain (21 min) Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (12 min) Multi-gallery museum with rotating modern art & architecture displays, plus a sculpture garden. Tempe Town Lake (9 min) Large reservoir with fishing in a community blending natural habitats with residential areas. Talking Stick Resort (12 min) High-end modern resort with pools, dining & a spa, plus golf, a casino & live entertainment. Phoenix Zoo (15 min) 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride. Big Surf (8 min) Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas. VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho (15 min) Iconic luxury hotel featuring mid-century modern rooms & suites, a pool, spa & an American eatery. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (14 min) City-owned museum celebrating the American West with paintings, crafts, artifacts & theater events. Pueblo Grande Museum (15 min) Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals. Desert Botanical Garden (16 min) Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library. Arizona Museum of Natural History (10 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. |